Theme: Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failure, and Cosequences
Debate- a discusson between people who have different views on a certain topic(good or bad); at least 2 opposing viewpoints/opinions being discussed/argue.
ex. differences of opinion over signing the treaty of versailles and joing the league of Nations
Diplomacy- gov't trying to make deals with other nations;negotiations and discussions between countries
ex. China's president visited the U.S. recently to meet with president Obama and discuss trade, human rights, etc..
Success- to make an achievement -- positive outcomes/result;acomplishing something/goal
Failure- not acomplishing something/goal negative outcomes/results
Cosequences-outcomes or results
TIME FRAME: 1930 to 1975
Topic: The new Deal
Narrow topic: WPA- Works progress Administration 1935 (second new deal)
Research question: How much did the WPA help Americans during the Great Depression?
National History Day
Theme: Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failure, and Cosequences
Debate- a discusson between people who have different views on a certain topic(good or bad); at least 2 opposing viewpoints/opinions being discussed/argue.
Diplomacy- gov't trying to make deals with other nations;negotiations and discussions between countries
Success- to make an achievement -- positive outcomes/result;acomplishing something/goal
Failure- not acomplishing something/goal negative outcomes/results
Cosequences-outcomes or results
TIME FRAME: 1930 to 1975
Topic: The new Deal
Narrow topic: WPA- Works progress Administration 1935 (second new deal)
Research question: How much did the WPA help Americans during the Great Depression?
Group: Micherley, Franceline
Notes links on WPA:
http://www.co.broward.fl.us/library/bienes/lii10204.htmhttp://www.ushistory.org/us/49b.asp
http://www.wpamurals.com/
http://www.loc.gov/topics/content.php?subcat=11
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration
Youtube video on WPA:
"I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people." Roosevelt